POTASSIUM PERSULFATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H315, H317, H320, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910. 1200 ) Classification

2.2 Label elements

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger

Hazard statements

H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H320 - Causes eye irritation H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H302 - Harmful if swallowed H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use water for extinction

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

2.3 Other hazards

No hazards not otherwise classified were identified.

Further information

Risk of decomposition by heat or by contact with incompatible materials Unknown acute toxicity 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Oxidizing Solids Category 3